The Bench passed orders clarifying which children would be beneficiaries under PM Cares and appointed nodal officers to exchange information

During the pandemic the Supreme Court was compelled to take ad hoc measures to cope with the new issues posed by the spread of the virus.

The order instructed that the authorities are obliged under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 to ensure that children are taken care of.

Supreme Court Bench highlights the importance of creation of a database to aid in the registration of migrant workers

The Bench ordered the provision of dry rations, adequate transport for migrant labourers and to run community kitchens.

The Court considered the National Health Bill, 2009, and the lack of a public health plan, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.